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Texas Local Government Code - LOC GOV'T § 161.060. Removal of Commission Member

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A member of the commission is a county officer described by Section 87.012(15) and may be removed as provided by Chapter 87 if, after a trial, the jury finds good cause for removal, including:

(1) failure to pay local, state, or federal taxes when due;

(2) violation of the ethics code adopted by the commission;

(3) conviction of a felony or misdemeanor;

(4) excessive absenteeism as determined by the commission; and

(5) official misconduct.

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